Infectious Diseases Flashcards
VESICLES - Penis
Genital Herpes - HSV 2
Best initial test
Tzanck Smear
Most accurate test
Detection of virus, virus antigen virus DNA from scrapings
DOC HSV Encephalitis and Neonatal Hepres
IV Acyclovir
Detect giant cells or intracellular inclusions of Hepres Virus
Tzanck Smear
Most sensitive for HSV
HSV DNA by PCR
Tx for HSV
Acyclovir or Valacyclovir
Non Painful Rash From Penis - non tender ulcerated nodule with indurated border
Primary Syphilis
Etiologic Agent Syphilis
Treponema pallidum
Most accurate test for Syphilis
Darkfield microscopy
DOC Syphilis
Single Dose Penicillin IM
Most infectious stage of Syphilis
Secondary syphilis
Primary Syphilis
Chancre - Darkfield
Secondary Syphilis
Condyloma lata - VDRL/RPR; FTS-ABS
Teritiary syphilis
Neurosyphilis - Lumbar Puncture
- Tabes Dorsalis
- Argyl Robertson
- Gummas